Understanding the Nature to Understand Ourselves
In a world that often separates humans from nature, this talk invites us to remember a simple truth: we are part of it. Drawing from experiences working with nature educations and environmental activism, Rugilė Matusevičiūtė explores how understanding natural systems – from mycelium networks to communicating forests – can help us better understand ourselves, our relationships, and the societies we build.
Blending science, storytelling, and reflection, this session looks at what happens when we start seeing humans not as separate from nature but as one of its expressions.
How did life begin? What can fungi, ecosystems, and evolution teach us about cooperation, resilience, and meaning? And how might studying nature help us live more grounded, conscious, and fulfilling lives?
A talk for anyone curious about reconnecting with the natural world – not as an escape, but as a way to understand who we are.